General Description: The Assistant Athletic Trainer for Football is responsible for assisting the Head Athletic Trainer in developing, coordinating and administering a comprehensive preventative and rehabilitative healthcare program for student-athletes in the William Woods football program.
Position Requirements:
Working Conditions:
Work Schedule:
This is an exempt, 10-month position requiring 40+ hours per week with day, evening, or weekend work as needed.
- Sport assignment includes coverage of the William Woods football program, with practice and game coverage, assisted, from time-to-time, by the other four full-time members of the athletic training staff.
- Typical day includes an eight to nine hour shift, with shift responsibilities dependent on what football event coverage occurs during assigned shift.
- Day-to-day schedule consists of clinical work assignments and practice and home game coverage, with assigned shifts rotating between athletic trainers on a weekly basis. The football athletic trainer will assist with clinical assignments, as assigned by the Head Athletic Trainer.
- Maintain and coordinate a comprehensive sports medicine program for the football program.
- Work collectively and cooperatively with the Head Athletic Trainer.
- Perform professional and administrative services essential for the success of the football program and athletic department.
- Supervise student athletic trainers and potentially serve as a preceptor for the academic department.
- Work under the supervision of team physician.
- Provide athletic coverage during practices and home/away contests, primarily for the football program.
- Evaluate and diagnose injuries sustained by student-athletes.
- Assist in administering physical examinations.
- Maintain medical records on all athletes.
- Track student-athlete injuries and treatments using injury tracking software.
- Design and implement both preventative and rehabilitative programs for student athletes.
- Communicate effectively with coaches.
- Act as liaison between student-athletes and their parents to insurance companies and doctor's offices; refer and schedule doctor's appointments when needed.
- Submit insurance claim paperwork in a timely manner.
- Willingness to become an Approved Clinical Instructor within the Athletic Training Education Program, providing Athletic Training students with supervision and instruction during their clinical rotation.
- Abide by NATA code of ethics.
- Assist coaches in teaching student athletes the NAIA Champions of Character Core Values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Servant Leadership, and Sportsmanship.
- Work in conjunction with Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.
- Work with the university to foster alumni relations.
- Responsibly manage a budget.
- Other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in sports medicine, kinesiology or athletic training is required, Master’s degree in athletic training or related field is preferred.
- Prior experience with an NAIA, NCAA, or NJCAA football program is preferred.
- CPR/AED/First Aid certification required, with instructor certification preferred.
- Must be certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA).
- Possess and maintain national certification through the Board of Certification Inc. (BOC).
- Must have or obtain a license to practice Athletic Training in the state of Missouri.
- Preferred knowledge of and commitment to NAIA rules; preferred knowledge of Champions of Character program and commitment to its principles and goals.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to speak publicly without difficulty.
Working Conditions:
- Hold a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to climb several flights of stairs several times each day.
- Ability to lift, push or pull up to 20 pounds.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
- Ability to speak and read English fluently.
- Must possess a Missouri driver’s license and adhere to the WWU vehicle policy.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Work Schedule:
This is an exempt, 10-month position requiring 40+ hours per week with day, evening, or weekend work as needed.
